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enDigging deep – inclusion and diversity in mininghttp://www.miningglobal.com/operations/digging-deep-inclusion-and-diversity-mining
Beatrice Opoku-Asare’s admits her journey towards her current role in the mining industry was not a typical one.
After gaining a degree in Natural Resource Management she worked for the EnvironmentalTue, 09/26/2017 - 11:19dale.bentonhttp://www.miningglobal.com/operations/digging-deep-inclusion-and-diversity-miningThe Mining Show 2017 returns to the UAEhttp://www.miningglobal.com/operations/mining-show-2017-returns-uae
The Mining Show 2017 returns to the UAE.
Held on the 2nd of October until 3 October in the Dubai World Trade Center, United Arab Emirates, The Mining Show is the largest mining and quarryingMon, 09/25/2017 - 11:32dale.bentonhttp://www.miningglobal.com/operations/mining-show-2017-returns-uaeAB Minerals Corp to establish the first ever Coltan Processing Plant in Africahttp://www.miningglobal.com/operations/ab-minerals-corp-establish-first-ever-coltan-processing-plant-africa
AB Minerals Corp. has been cleared by the Governing Council (the top decision-making body composed of Ministers) of the African Minerals and Geoscience Centre (AMGC) to establish the first everSat, 09/23/2017 - 06:00dale.bentonhttp://www.miningglobal.com/operations/ab-minerals-corp-establish-first-ever-coltan-processing-plant-africaEldorado Gold to reconsider pulling out of Greece.http://www.miningglobal.com/operations/eldorado-gold-reconsider-pulling-out-greece
Last month, Eldorado Gold announced that it would be pulling all investment from its significant operations in Greece, due to major delays in mining permits and a fractured relationship with theFri, 09/22/2017 - 09:46dale.bentonhttp://www.miningglobal.com/operations/eldorado-gold-reconsider-pulling-out-greeceUnearthed Solutions heads to Vancouver with Teck and SRR Mininghttp://www.miningglobal.com/technology/unearthed-solutions-heads-vancouver-teck-and-srr-mining
Unearthed solutions has announced a new hackathon event this year, to take place at the conclusion of Vancouver Start-up Week 2017.
The biggest, open invitation hackathon event in the mining industryThu, 09/21/2017 - 08:55dale.bentonhttp://www.miningglobal.com/technology/unearthed-solutions-heads-vancouver-teck-and-srr-miningInternational Women in Mining praises BHP Billiton's female representationhttp://www.miningglobal.com/operations/international-women-mining-praises-bhp-billitons-female-representation
The International Women in Mining (IWiM) has welcomed the news of BHP’s steps to increase its female representation across its entire global operations.
Earlier this week, BHP Billiton revealed itsWed, 09/20/2017 - 11:46dale.bentonhttp://www.miningglobal.com/operations/international-women-mining-praises-bhp-billitons-female-representationEndeavour Mining completes acquisition of Anvel Gold to focus on Kalana Gold projecthttp://www.miningglobal.com/investing/endeavour-mining-completes-acquisition-anvel-gold-focus-kalana-gold-project
Endeavour Mining officially completes the acquisition of Anvel Gold, with the focus now turning to its flagship Mali gold mine.
Endeavour will acquire 80% of the ownership of the Kalana Gold projectTue, 09/19/2017 - 11:26dale.bentonhttp://www.miningglobal.com/investing/endeavour-mining-completes-acquisition-anvel-gold-focus-kalana-gold-projectEvolution Mining sells Edna May mine to Ramelius Resources for $40mnhttp://www.miningglobal.com/investing/evolution-mining-sells-edna-may-mine-ramelius-resources-40mn
The second largest gold miner in Australia has announced the sale of one if its gold mines in a deal that could rise to $90mn.
Evolution Mining has entered into an agreement with Ramelius ResourcesMon, 09/18/2017 - 09:46dale.bentonhttp://www.miningglobal.com/investing/evolution-mining-sells-edna-may-mine-ramelius-resources-40mnBHP Billiton sees 2.9% increase in female representation http://www.miningglobal.com/operations/bhp-billiton-sees-29-increase-female-representation
BHP Billiton has significantly improved its work on creating a more gender equal workforce, the company’s latest statistics reveal.
The global giant has set itself an ambitious target to achieveMon, 09/18/2017 - 07:09dale.bentonhttp://www.miningglobal.com/operations/bhp-billiton-sees-29-increase-female-representationNornickel joins forces with Kaspersky lab to secure its cyber activityhttp://www.miningglobal.com/technology/nornickel-joins-forces-kaspersky-lab-secure-its-cyber-activity
The world’s largest producer of nickel and palladium, as well as a leading producer of platinum and copper, has secured an agreement to improve its cyber security.
Kaspersky Lab and the NornickelSat, 09/16/2017 - 00:26dale.bentonhttp://www.miningglobal.com/technology/nornickel-joins-forces-kaspersky-lab-secure-its-cyber-activityBrazilian Nickel welcomes $72mn royalty agreement with Anglo Pacifichttp://www.miningglobal.com/investing/brazilian-nickel-welcomes-72mn-royalty-agreement-anglo-pacific
Yesterday, it was revealed that a $72mn royalty agreement between Brazilian Nickel Limited (‘BRN’) and the Anglo Pacific Group PLC (‘Anglo Pacific’) had been announced.
Brazilian Nickel has welcomedFri, 09/15/2017 - 09:36dale.bentonhttp://www.miningglobal.com/investing/brazilian-nickel-welcomes-72mn-royalty-agreement-anglo-pacificFreeport-McMoRan signs with Accenture for cloud platform and data analysis solutionshttp://www.miningglobal.com/mining-sites/freeport-mcmoran-signs-accenture-cloud-platform-and-data-analysis-solutions
Freeport-McMoRan has announced that it has signed a five-year agreement with the leading global professional services company Accenture to enable its digital transformation.
The deal is an extensionThu, 09/14/2017 - 12:04dale.bentonhttp://www.miningglobal.com/mining-sites/freeport-mcmoran-signs-accenture-cloud-platform-and-data-analysis-solutionsAscendant Resources: Zinc is in the ascendancyhttp://www.miningglobal.com/operations/ascendant-resources-zinc-ascendancy
Ascendant Resources are waking a sleeping giant in Honduras to capitalise on the ramped zinc pricing environment fuelled by demand from the tech sector. President and CEO Chris Buncic tells us howThu, 09/14/2017 - 09:21dale.bentonhttp://www.miningglobal.com/operations/ascendant-resources-zinc-ascendancyAnglo Pacific signs royalty agreement with Brazilian Nickel for Piaui projecthttp://www.miningglobal.com/investing/anglo-pacific-signs-royalty-agreement-brazilian-nickel-piaui-project
Brazilian Nickel has entered into an agreement with a major mining player that will see an investment in a royalty for its flagship Nickel operation.
Anglo Pacific Group, a major natural resourcesThu, 09/14/2017 - 09:05dale.bentonhttp://www.miningglobal.com/investing/anglo-pacific-signs-royalty-agreement-brazilian-nickel-piaui-projectThe September 2017 issue of Mining Global Magazine is live!http://www.miningglobal.com/operations/september-2017-issue-mining-global-magazine-live
The September issue of Mining Global is live!
In the modern mining world, inclusion and diversity are becoming key in a global shift, one that will bring about a greater mining industry.
BeatriceWed, 09/13/2017 - 09:16dale.bentonhttp://www.miningglobal.com/operations/september-2017-issue-mining-global-magazine-liveNewcrest to restart Cadia mine following earthquake damage http://www.miningglobal.com/mining-sites/newcrest-restart-cadia-mine-following-earthquake-damage
One of the largest gold mines in Australia looks set to restart operations, following almost five months in suspension as a result of significant damage caused by an earthquake.
The Cadia mine, ownedWed, 09/13/2017 - 06:34dale.bentonhttp://www.miningglobal.com/mining-sites/newcrest-restart-cadia-mine-following-earthquake-damageAlamos Gold acquires Richmont Mines in $770mn deal http://www.miningglobal.com/investing/alamos-gold-acquires-richmont-mines-770mn-deal
Alamos Gold, the Canadian-based gold producer with diversified production from three mines in Northern America, has announced that the company has acquired fellow Canadian exploration companyTue, 09/12/2017 - 11:43dale.bentonhttp://www.miningglobal.com/investing/alamos-gold-acquires-richmont-mines-770mn-dealEldorado Gold pulls all investment from Greece mining operationshttp://www.miningglobal.com/investing/eldorado-gold-pulls-all-investment-greece-mining-operations
A global gold exploration company has announced plans to withdraw all investment and suspend its operations in Greece, following governmental conflict.
Eldorado Gold, which has significant operationsTue, 09/12/2017 - 09:20dale.bentonhttp://www.miningglobal.com/investing/eldorado-gold-pulls-all-investment-greece-mining-operationsIGO officially launches Nova nick-copper-cobalt operationhttp://www.miningglobal.com/mining-sites/igo-officially-launches-nova-nick-copper-cobalt-operation
One of the largest diversified mining, development and exploration company’s in Australia has officially launched a flagship nickel-copper-cobalt operation.
Independence Group (IGO) has opened itsMon, 09/11/2017 - 06:21dale.bentonhttp://www.miningglobal.com/mining-sites/igo-officially-launches-nova-nick-copper-cobalt-operationPilbara Minerals awards major Pilgangoora contract to MACA ltdhttp://www.miningglobal.com/mining-sites/pilbara-minerals-awards-major-pilgangoora-contract-maca-ltd
Pilbara Minerals Limited, the Australian lithium developer, has announced that it has awarded an open pit mining contract for the development of its 100%-owned Pilgangoora Lithium-Tantalum Project inSat, 09/09/2017 - 00:00dale.bentonhttp://www.miningglobal.com/mining-sites/pilbara-minerals-awards-major-pilgangoora-contract-maca-ltdMining for Schools Initiative launched to highlight SA mining industryhttp://www.miningglobal.com/operations/mining-schools-initiative-launched-highlight-sa-mining-industry
A new initiative has been launched in South Africa in a bid to shine the spotlight on the significance of the mining sector in schools and educational organisations.
The Mining for Schools initiativeFri, 09/08/2017 - 06:20dale.bentonhttp://www.miningglobal.com/operations/mining-schools-initiative-launched-highlight-sa-mining-industryAirobotics significantly expands drone solutions in mining sectorhttp://www.miningglobal.com/technology/airobotics-significantly-expands-drone-solutions-mining-sector
An Israeli developer of fully automated industrial drones has completed a multi-million-dollar fundraising phase as it looks to significantly expand its service offering in the mining industry.Fri, 09/08/2017 - 06:17dale.bentonhttp://www.miningglobal.com/technology/airobotics-significantly-expands-drone-solutions-mining-sectorHistoric Kipushi zinc-copper-silver-germanium mine moves closer to operation http://www.miningglobal.com/mining-sites/historic-kipushi-zinc-copper-silver-germanium-mine-moves-closer-operation
A historic zinc-copper-silver-germanium mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo is set to be revived, following more than 20 years under care and maintenance.
The Kipushi zinc-copper-silver-Thu, 09/07/2017 - 06:45dale.bentonhttp://www.miningglobal.com/mining-sites/historic-kipushi-zinc-copper-silver-germanium-mine-moves-closer-operationSix speakers at the Annual Africa Down Under conference 2017http://www.miningglobal.com/operations/six-speakers-annual-africa-down-under-conference-2017
This week, its the 15th annual Africa Down Under conference, taking place as we speak in Perth, Western Australia.
The idea? To raise awareness of Australia’s interests in African Mining and energy.Wed, 09/06/2017 - 11:11dale.bentonhttp://www.miningglobal.com/operations/six-speakers-annual-africa-down-under-conference-2017Polyus launches commissioning phase of flagship Natalka gold site http://www.miningglobal.com/mining-sites/polyus-launches-commissioning-phase-flagship-natalka-gold-site
The largest gold producer in Russia has officially begun commissioning at its flagship project.
Polyus, the largest gold producer in Russia, announced this week that the company had officiallyWed, 09/06/2017 - 06:55dale.bentonhttp://www.miningglobal.com/mining-sites/polyus-launches-commissioning-phase-flagship-natalka-gold-siteAustralian Vanadium records major resource upgrade amid market boom http://www.miningglobal.com/mining-sites/australian-vanadium-records-major-resource-upgrade-amid-market-boom
An Australian vanadium producer has just announced major upgrades to its resource deposit, as the global demand for the resource continues to grow.
Australian Vanadium Ltd (AVL), announced this weekTue, 09/05/2017 - 11:55dale.bentonhttp://www.miningglobal.com/mining-sites/australian-vanadium-records-major-resource-upgrade-amid-market-boomBHP Billiton records major milestones at Olympic Dam http://www.miningglobal.com/mining-sites/bhp-billiton-records-major-milestones-olympic-dam
BHP Billiton’s extensive Olympic Dam expansion project continues to yield strong results, as the company achieves two major milestones at the site.
The company announced that it had produced theMon, 09/04/2017 - 10:46dale.bentonhttp://www.miningglobal.com/mining-sites/bhp-billiton-records-major-milestones-olympic-damAusgold receives grant from Exploration Incentive Scheme http://www.miningglobal.com/investing/ausgold-receives-grant-exploration-incentive-scheme
An Australian gold company has become the latest exploration company to benefit from a government grant designed to significantly boost the Australian resources sector.
Ausgold has announced that itMon, 09/04/2017 - 07:05dale.bentonhttp://www.miningglobal.com/investing/ausgold-receives-grant-exploration-incentive-schemeCIMIC Group extends A$300mn contract with Indonesia coal minehttp://www.miningglobal.com/investing/cimic-group-extends-a300mn-contract-indonesia-coal-mine
One of the world’s leading international contractors, and the world’s largest contract miner, has extended one of its most lucrative mining contracts
CIMIC Group’s global mining services provider,Sat, 09/02/2017 - 04:00dale.bentonhttp://www.miningglobal.com/investing/cimic-group-extends-a300mn-contract-indonesia-coal-mineWCB Resources merges with Kingston Resources to boost gold and lithium portfoliohttp://www.miningglobal.com/investing/wcb-resources-merges-kingston-resources-boost-gold-and-lithium-portfolio
Two Australian mining exploration companies are joining forces to focus on gold and lithium development and exploration in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
WCB Resources, an exploration company withFri, 09/01/2017 - 06:35dale.bentonhttp://www.miningglobal.com/investing/wcb-resources-merges-kingston-resources-boost-gold-and-lithium-portfolioHeron Resources breaks ground on Woodlawn Zinc-Copper Project http://www.miningglobal.com/mining-sites/heron-resources-breaks-ground-woodlawn-zinc-copper-project
Ground has been officially broken on a 1.5Mtpa zinc-coper mine in Australia.
Heron Resources, an exploration and mineral development company with interests in nickel, gold copper and zinc, announcedThu, 08/31/2017 - 06:00dale.bentonhttp://www.miningglobal.com/mining-sites/heron-resources-breaks-ground-woodlawn-zinc-copper-projectProduction begins at Hummingbird Resources' Yanfolila Gold minehttp://www.miningglobal.com/mining-sites/production-begins-hummingbird-resources-yanfolila-gold-mine
An emerging gold miner in Mali has officially entered into production, with the first gold set to be produced by the end of the year.
Hummingbird Resources, the West African gold explorer, announcedWed, 08/30/2017 - 05:37dale.bentonhttp://www.miningglobal.com/mining-sites/production-begins-hummingbird-resources-yanfolila-gold-mineThe Hewitt Group sells business to Toromont for $1bn http://www.miningglobal.com/investing/hewitt-group-sells-business-toromont-1bn
A major Caterpillar dealer for mining equipment in Canada has entered into an agreement to sell its operations in a deal worth C$1.02bn.
The Hewitt Group, the official authorised Caterpillar dealerTue, 08/29/2017 - 07:07dale.bentonhttp://www.miningglobal.com/investing/hewitt-group-sells-business-toromont-1bnOZ Minerals breaks ground on $724mn Carrapateena copper mine http://www.miningglobal.com/mining-sites/oz-minerals-breaks-ground-724mn-carrapateena-copper-mine
OZ Minerals has announced that it will start construction of its Carrapateena copper mine in Australia this week.
The Carrapateena copper mine is the country's largest undeveloped copper project,Mon, 08/28/2017 - 01:00dale.bentonhttp://www.miningglobal.com/mining-sites/oz-minerals-breaks-ground-724mn-carrapateena-copper-mineChina's Australian coal imports continue to rise http://www.miningglobal.com/operations/chinas-australian-coal-imports-continue-rise
Australian imports of coal into China have continued to grow for the second consecutive month.
Cargoes from Australia rose 4.4% from July last year to 7.47 million tonnes, according to data from theSat, 08/26/2017 - 01:00dale.bentonhttp://www.miningglobal.com/operations/chinas-australian-coal-imports-continue-riseVedanta Resources records 40% profit increase for 2017http://www.miningglobal.com/investing/vedanta-resources-records-40-profit-increase-2017
Vedanta Resources has recorded a major profit increase for the first quarter of 2017.
The company announced a 48% increase to USD $777.8 million for the first quarter to June.
The company, whichFri, 08/25/2017 - 01:00dale.bentonhttp://www.miningglobal.com/investing/vedanta-resources-records-40-profit-increase-2017Brazil abolishes natural reserve to develop mineral exploration spacehttp://www.miningglobal.com/operations/brazil-abolishes-natural-reserve-develop-mineral-exploration-space
A mineral exploration area, larger than the entirety of Denmark, has been earmarked in Brazil.
The Brazilian government has announced plans to abolish a national reserve that was created in 1984 toThu, 08/24/2017 - 08:46dale.bentonhttp://www.miningglobal.com/operations/brazil-abolishes-natural-reserve-develop-mineral-exploration-spaceSeven Group Holdings sells Chinese mining machinery arm to Lei Shing Hong for $428mnhttp://www.miningglobal.com/investing/seven-group-holdings-sells-chinese-mining-machinery-arm-lei-shing-hong-428mn
A major diversified company has announced its plans to sell off its Chinese mining machinery arm, as the company looks to focus on supplying the growing infrastructure boom in Australia.
Seven GroupWed, 08/23/2017 - 09:49dale.bentonhttp://www.miningglobal.com/investing/seven-group-holdings-sells-chinese-mining-machinery-arm-lei-shing-hong-428mnBisie Tin project targets conflict-free tin supply by 2019http://www.miningglobal.com/mining-sites/bisie-tin-project-targets-conflict-free-tin-supply-2019
A mining company bidding to become the world’s premier tin producer looks set to produce its first conflict-free tin in as little as two years’ time.
Alphamin Resources, a pioneering tin explorationTue, 08/22/2017 - 12:02dale.bentonhttp://www.miningglobal.com/mining-sites/bisie-tin-project-targets-conflict-free-tin-supply-2019Botswanan coal bed methane project receives mining licencehttp://www.miningglobal.com/mining-sites/botswanan-coal-bed-methane-project-receives-mining-licence
Tlou Energy, the coal bed methane (CBM) developer based in Botswana, has been granted a mining licence for its major project.
The Lesedi CBM Project, focused on the delivering of power in BotswanaMon, 08/21/2017 - 09:00dale.bentonhttp://www.miningglobal.com/mining-sites/botswanan-coal-bed-methane-project-receives-mining-licenceBHP Billiton to invest $2.46bn to increase life of Spence copper minehttp://www.miningglobal.com/mining-sites/bhp-billiton-invest-246bn-increase-life-spence-copper-mine
BHP Billiton has announced major plans to extend the life of its Chile copper operations through significant investment.
The company has confirmed that it will commit up to $2.46bn to extend the lifeSat, 08/19/2017 - 01:00dale.bentonhttp://www.miningglobal.com/mining-sites/bhp-billiton-invest-246bn-increase-life-spence-copper-mineIntegra Resources: Precious metals explorer spun off from Integra Goldhttp://www.miningglobal.com/investing/integra-resources-precious-metals-explorer-spun-integra-gold
Three executives, formerly of the company Integra Gold Corp, have launched a new precious metals company, following a major acquisition of the company earlier this year.
Integra Resources Corp is aFri, 08/18/2017 - 06:09dale.bentonhttp://www.miningglobal.com/investing/integra-resources-precious-metals-explorer-spun-integra-goldDe Beers Group empowers South African youth and entrepreneurs of the future with school partnershiphttp://www.miningglobal.com/operations/de-beers-group-empowers-south-african-youth-and-entrepreneurs-future-school-partnership
De Beers Group has signed a major partnership that will enable and empower the youth and entrepreneurs of the future in South Africa.
The company announced that it will invest US$3mn in a three-yearThu, 08/17/2017 - 06:06dale.bentonhttp://www.miningglobal.com/operations/de-beers-group-empowers-south-african-youth-and-entrepreneurs-future-school-partnershipPilbara Woodie Woodie manganese mine given new lease of life http://www.miningglobal.com/mining-sites/pilbara-woodie-woodie-manganese-mine-given-new-lease-life
The Woodie Woodie mine looks set for a new lease of life, as its new Chinese owners plan to restart operations following significant investment.
Ningxia Tianyaun Manganese Industry Co (TMI), willWed, 08/16/2017 - 06:51dale.bentonhttp://www.miningglobal.com/mining-sites/pilbara-woodie-woodie-manganese-mine-given-new-lease-lifeConstruction begins on 3.8 million tonnes Polar Grove coal minehttp://www.miningglobal.com/mining-sites/construction-begins-38-million-tonnes-polar-grove-coal-mine
Construction has begun at the Poplar Grove coal mine, with the first coal production targeted within the next 12 months.
Paringa Resources Limited has confirmed that it has now begun excavation andTue, 08/15/2017 - 10:53dale.bentonhttp://www.miningglobal.com/mining-sites/construction-begins-38-million-tonnes-polar-grove-coal-mineUK lithium mining receives £1 million boost amid growing demandhttp://www.miningglobal.com/operations/uk-lithium-mining-receives-ps1-million-boost-amid-growing-demand
A British mining company could bring about lithium mining to the UK, establishing the country as a domestic source for the growing demand for the lithium mineral.
Cornish Lithium, a start-up lithiumMon, 08/14/2017 - 09:19dale.bentonhttp://www.miningglobal.com/operations/uk-lithium-mining-receives-ps1-million-boost-amid-growing-demandConnected fleets and the smart minehttp://www.miningglobal.com/technology/connected-fleets-and-smart-mine
In a data-rich industry, IoT sensors are the logical next step for mining truck fleet management, says Jamie Milne at World Wide Technology.
Big Data projects take place at the intersection ofSat, 08/12/2017 - 07:00dale.bentonhttp://www.miningglobal.com/technology/connected-fleets-and-smart-mineMcEwen Mining continues major growth with $35mn Black Fox acquisitionhttp://www.miningglobal.com/investing/mcewen-mining-continues-major-growth-35mn-black-fox-acquisition
McEwen Mining, a growing gold and silver producer in the Americas, has announced that it has entered an agreement to acquire a new gold asset, located in a world-famous gold mining area in Canada. Fri, 08/11/2017 - 10:07dale.bentonhttp://www.miningglobal.com/investing/mcewen-mining-continues-major-growth-35mn-black-fox-acquisitionNew Zealand seabed mining moves closer with EPA approval http://www.miningglobal.com/operations/new-zealand-seabed-mining-moves-closer-epa-approval
Deep sea mining in the sea-bed of New Zealand just moved a step closer, following significant approval from environmental regulators.
Trans-Tasman Resources, an exploration company focused on theThu, 08/10/2017 - 10:09dale.bentonhttp://www.miningglobal.com/operations/new-zealand-seabed-mining-moves-closer-epa-approvalThe August issue of Mining Global Magazine is live!http://www.miningglobal.com/operations/august-issue-mining-global-magazine-live
The August issue of Mining Global Magazine is live!
In a data rich industry, we take an exclusive look at how IoT sensors are proving to be the next step in the mining truck fleet management of theWed, 08/09/2017 - 09:25dale.bentonhttp://www.miningglobal.com/operations/august-issue-mining-global-magazine-live